Question 1

Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of your past experiences, the situation, and the reactions of others?

Accepted Answer

A)   common sense theory
B)   Cannon-Bard theory
C)   James-Lange theory
D)   Schachter's cognitive theory

Question 2

Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   A lack of variety in one's diet tends to encourage obesity.
B)   Obesity is overtaking smoking as a major cause of needless deaths.
C)   In Westernized societies, obesity has become a source of social stigma and low self-esteem.
D)   Sixty-five percent of adults in the United States are overweight with more than one third being obese.

Question 3

Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of an internal need with this property known as the goal's __________ value.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the...

Question 4

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimum performance occurs at higher levels of arousal for simple tasks and lower levels of arousal for complex tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes

Accepted Answer

A)   the combined effects of physical arousal and emotional labels.
B)   the role of the thalamus in coordinating emotion.
C)   that emotions are primarily subjective feelings.
D)   the role of feedback to the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 6

The components of an emotion are

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A)   emotional expressions, physiological changes, and emotional relief.
B)   emotional relief, physiological changes, and emotional changes.
C)   emotional changes, physiological changes, and emotional feelings.
D)   emotional feelings, physiological changes, and emotional expressions.

Question 7

Regarding test anxiety, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overpreparing for a test creates nervousness that leads to test anxiety.
B)   Students who cope well with exams try to do the best they can, even under trying circumstances.
C)   Becoming a more confident test taker can actually increase your scores, because it helps you remain calm.
D)   To reduce nervousness, rehearse how you will cope with upsetting events during the test, such as "going blank" or "running out of time."

Question 8

Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion, drives a sporty car, is seen at all the important events, and only associates with the most popular people on campus. Carey has a high need for

Accepted Answer

A)   achievement.
B)   power.
C)   self-actualization.
D)   all of these.

Question 9

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

Accepted Answer

A)   the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions.
B)   the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
C)   activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion.
D)   the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

Question 10

Which of the following receives sensory information very directly and quickly, bypassing the cortex and allowing persons to respond to potential danger before they really know what's happening?

Accepted Answer

A)   somatosensory cortex
B)   pons
C)   corpus callosum
D)   amygdala

Question 11

A commercial for an ice cold beverage shown on a day with record high temperatures is probably an effort to arouse one's __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

A)   biological
B)   extrinsic
C)   learned
D)   stimulus

Question 12

Recordings of brain activity show that it is impossible to experience positive and negative emotions at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The people of France are less likely to become obese because they eat smaller portions and eat slower than people in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The theory that explains that posed facial expressions can alter emotion, such as frowning making one feel sad and smiling making one feel happy, is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory that explains that posed facial...

Question 15

According to Plutchik, a mixture of love, anger, and fear produces the emotion of

Accepted Answer

A)   guilt.
B)   jealousy.
C)   avoidance.
D)   depression.

Question 16

Which of the following summarizes the relationships among arousal, task complexity, and performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   James-Lange theory
B)   Maslow's hierarchy of needs
C)   Yerkes-Dodson Law
D)   Schachter's two-factor theory

Question 17

Learned motives which are acquired in complex ways, such as cultural conditioning, and include the desire for status, money, success, achievement, and dominance are called __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learned motives which are acquired in complex...

Question 18

You can increase your efficiency by scheduling recreation, chores, and studying

Accepted Answer

A)   around your personal circadian rhythms.
B)   by establishing a new circadian rhythm.
C)   according to one's median level on a homeostasis chart.
D)   according to your horoscope.

Question 19

Bright light affects the timing of body rhythms by reducing the amount of melatonin produced by the

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal glands.
B)   pineal gland.
C)   pituitary gland.
D)   pancreas.

Question 20

Susan has been undergoing chemotherapy. Because the drugs used in this treatment cause nausea, Susan may experience

Accepted Answer

A)   a taste aversion.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   bulimia nervosa.
D)   anorexia nervosa

Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

The people of France are less likely to become obese because they eat smaller portions and eat slower than people in the United States.

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According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimum performance occurs at higher levels of arousal for simple tasks and lower levels of arousal for complex tasks.

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According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

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Susan has been undergoing chemotherapy. Because the drugs used in this treatment cause nausea, Susan may experience

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Bright light affects the timing of body rhythms by reducing the amount of melatonin produced by the

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Learned motives which are acquired in complex ways, such as cultural conditioning, and include the desire for status, money, success, achievement, and dominance are called __________ motives.

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A commercial for an ice cold beverage shown on a day with record high temperatures is probably an effort to arouse one's __________ motives.

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The components of an emotion are

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Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion, drives a sporty car, is seen at all the important events, and only associates with the most popular people on campus. Carey has a high need for

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The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes

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Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Recordings of brain activity show that it is impossible to experience positive and negative emotions at the same time.

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You can increase your efficiency by scheduling recreation, chores, and studying

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Which of the following receives sensory information very directly and quickly, bypassing the cortex and allowing persons to respond to potential danger before they really know what's happening?

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Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of your past experiences, the situation, and the reactions of others?

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According to Plutchik, a mixture of love, anger, and fear produces the emotion of

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Which of the following summarizes the relationships among arousal, task complexity, and performance?

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The theory that explains that posed facial expressions can alter emotion, such as frowning making one feel sad and smiling making one feel happy, is known as the __________ hypothesis.

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Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of an internal need with this property known as the goal's __________ value.

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Regarding test anxiety, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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